46 CFR PART 148 REQUIRES THAT A
DANGEROUS CARGO MANIFEST AND SHIPPING PAPERS BE PREPARED FOR AND
ACCOMPANY MOST SHIPMENTS OF BULK SOLID MATERIALS WHICH REQUIRE
SPECIAL HANDLING. AS REVISED, 46 CFR PART 148 AUTHORIZES THE
SHIPMENT OF BULK SOLID CARGOES NOT LISTED THEREIN UNDER SPECIAL
PERMITS AND REQUIRES SHIPPERS CERTIFICATIONS FOR CERTAIN
CARGOES.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.